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enSouthgate: Shaw learning how to be world classEngland Under-21 boss Gareth Southgate believes Luke Shaw is reaping the benefits of training with world-class talent at Manchester United.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/shaw-learning-how-be-world-class-southgate
Shaw moved to Old Trafford from Southampton in the close-season, but suffered a difficult start to his time at the club after new manager Louis vanGaal criticisedhis fitness.
The 19-year-old made his debut inlast month's 2-1 Premier League win over West Ham, and is looking to stake a claim for making the left-back position his own.
The high-profile arrivals of Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao dominated the headlines during the recent transfer window, and Southgate believes Shaw can only learn from training with players of that quality.
"I think what he now has is a recognition of what 'world class'looks like," he said.
"He might have had an idea of what he thought it was before, but training at Manchester United withthe likes of Radamel Falcaoand Angel di Maria has given him a full understanding of the concept now.
"He would have known there was a level, but now he knows there is a level above that.
"He was able to share those stories amongour lads in the Under-21sbecause all players at times in their careers think they are nearly there - and then you discover you still have a bit of a way to go.
"You continually have to strive to be better than you are and Luke realises that now."
news_articleThu, 16 Oct 2014 08:11:59 +0000269113 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comSouthgate excited by Morrison potentialEngland Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate has hailed the exciting talent of midfielder Ravel Morrison.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/southgate-excited-morrison-potential
The West Ham man made his first appearance for the Under-21 side in the 4-0 victory over San Marino last Thursday, after being rewarded for a series of fine displays in the Premier League this season.
Morrison - formerly of Manchester United - particularly caught the eye with a fine solo effort in West Ham's 3-0 victory away to Tottenham on October 6.
He is once more expected to be named in Southgate's starting line-up for the showdown with Lithuania at Ipswich Town's Portman Road stadium on Tuesday.
And the former Middlesbrough manager has spoken highly of Morrison's potential, but urged caution on placing the onus on just player in his squad.
"Well, he's (Morrison) a different type of player to the others that we've got here," Southgate said.
"He's capable of things that are very, very different, there's no question about that, and it's exciting to watch.
"We're a squad with lots of exciting players and I don't want to heap all of that focus on to one. I want him to be able to go on the field and express himself."
news_articleTue, 15 Oct 2013 09:54:57 +000073872 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comSouthgate pleased with Morrisons progressEngland Under-21 manager Gareth Southgate is delighted to have West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison in his latest squad.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/southgate-pleased-morrisons-progress
The former Manchester United man, who was loaned out to Championship outfit Birmingham City last season, has delivered a string of impressive performances in recent weeks.
A stunning individual goal in West Ham’s shock 3-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday represented Morrison’s fourth strike of the campaign.
The 20-year-old now faces the challenge of maintaining his fine form when England Under-21s take on San Marino and Lithuania in European Championship qualifiers.
Southgate told the Football Association's official website: "I was always very aware of Ravel coming through the England junior teams and I've spoken to (West Ham boss) Sam Allardyce at length about his progress.
"It's just great to see a young lad enjoying himself and I loved his comments this week when he said that he'd been reading lots of good things about himself and that must be great for him.
"Young people make such massive leaps and progression at this age and he's clearly doing that at the moment."
Morrison was sold by Manchester United in January 2012, with concerns over his discipline an apparent factor in the decision of Alex Ferguson.
Southgate added: "There are lots of good people at West Ham that have got him in a good place and I think it's now for us to create an environment for him here where he can express himself and feel comfortable and able to trust the people that are around him."
Morrison last represented his country almost three years ago, when he represented the Under-18 side in a 3-0 win against Poland.
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